Bruce Barrett, LMHC

Massachusetts · 40 years in practice

Bruce Barrett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 40 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and struggles with self-esteem.

License and registration

LMHC, Massachusetts: 9090 · expires December 2027
NPI: 1922379007 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English, German

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About Bruce

Bruce Barrett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 40 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. He works with adults on relationship challenges, grief, anger, career decisions, ADHD, and major life changes. He uses a practical, conversational style and focuses on finding meaning in people’s experiences.

Barrett draws on Jungian ideas alongside narrative and psychodynamic approaches to help people understand patterns in their lives.

Background and approach

He often uses mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and support emotional regulation. Sessions can include talking, reflecting on stories from a person’s life, and attention to inner imagery and dreams where useful. He has practiced as an LMHC in Massachusetts since 2012 and worked for many years before that as an associate psychologist in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

He also spent time as a Certified Alcoholism Counselor and has long personal experience in recovery, which informs his understanding of addiction and relapse issues. Bruce has a particular interest in supporting people on the autism spectrum and those with family histories tied to military life or international upbringing.

He aims to meet people where they are and build on what already helps them get through hard days. Sessions are offered in English and German and are delivered online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. He integrates straightforward coping skills with reflective work so people can make changes in daily life and long-term goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Bruce lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Young adult issues

Approaches Bruce names

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Online support

How Jungian and Mindful Approaches Work Online

Bruce Barrett blends Jungian ideas with mindfulness and narrative work to help people name themes that recur in their lives. Jungian-influenced work pays attention to symbols, dreams, and inner images to uncover personal meaning and life patterns. This can help when people feel stuck, empty, or unsure about life purpose.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. These practices are used alongside talking so people have skills they can use between sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for new ways to reframe problems and build preferred directions.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adjust methods over time. Clients often try a mix of techniques and decide what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and work with imagery or dreams. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when written reflection feels more comfortable. These options make scheduling more flexible and allow therapy to fit into busy days.

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Questions people ask

What problems does Bruce help people with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, relationship concerns, career questions, ADHD, and coping with big life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a conversational, meaning-focused style that combines storytelling, reflection, and practical coping techniques. Sessions often mix talking, mindfulness practices, and attention to inner imagery or dreams.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 40 years of experience in counseling, including many years before licensure and over a decade as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing from Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and German.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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